Construction Law Associate — Real Estate & Procurement

McNees Wallace & Nurick

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is seeking an Associate for our Real Estate, Construction and Procurement Group. This role focuses on construction law within a collaborative team, offering opportunities to handle sophisticated matters and grow your practice.

Ideal candidates have a JD, PA Bar admission or eligibility to waive, and 2+ years of construction law experience, with exposure to real estate development or procurement matters preferred. A law firm background is highly valued.

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school.
  • PA Bar admission or eligibility to waive.
  • 2+ years of construction law experience.
  • Prior law firm or corporate legal setting preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Case Management: own matters from start to finish.
  • Legal Research & Analysis to support case strategies.
  • Document Drafting: contracts, pleadings, agreements with precision.
  • Client Communication: proactive updates and guidance.
  • Negotiation & Advocacy: represent clients effectively.
  • Collaboration: work with senior attorneys across practice areas.
  • Compliance & Ethics: uphold professional standards.
  • Financial Responsibility: assist retainers and receivables.
  • Continuous Learning: stay current with CLE and law developments.

Skills

Legal writing
Legal research
Communication
Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)
Pennsylvania Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw
LexisNexis

Job description

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is seeking an Associate for our Real Estate, Construction and Procurement Group. This role focuses on construction law within a collaborative team, offering opportunities to handle sophisticated matters and grow your practice.

Ideal candidates have a JD, PA Bar admission or eligibility to waive, and 2+ years of construction law experience, with exposure to real estate development or procurement matters preferred. A law firm background is highly valued.

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